I love Fruitport Schools and after I retired I still wanted to be a part of these amazing people and their accomplishments, so I ran for the Board of Education. I am in awe of what we do and am excited to see where we will go. This community is so nurturing and helpful...making a strong partner for the future of our students. I am so proud to be part of it and to be a Fruitport Trojan!

I was first elected to the Board of Education in 1988. My goal at that time was to give back to the community through my service as a board member. After a short period of time, I realized I could contribute to the fiscally soundness of Fruitport finances. Fruitport currently has the lowest tax base in the county. My educational background in accounting and business finances has helped provide some insight when tough financial decisions are at hand.

I have always had a passion for learning and I personally understand the equalizing value of a good education. After moving to Fruitport in 2001, I have embraced the community and am proud to call it home. I truly believe our town and our schools are on the verge of greatness and will be a destination district in the years to come.

I am passionate about the education system, so much so, that when I began college I had intended to go into teaching. I soon found that business/finance was a better fit for me and promptly changed majors. I feel as though I have found the best of both worlds at Fruitport, as I am using the skills that I have in a supporting role in the public school system.

I ran for the Fruitport School Board because I wanted to make sure our kids were thought of first in all decisions that needed to be made now and in the future. I have found it to be one of the most rewarding experiences I have had. My most favorite part is seeing the work of our students whether it is on the field, on the stage, in an arena, or presenting before the school board. I take great pride in Fruitport and take every opportunity to promote our school system to others.

I am excited to be involved with the Board of Education, as the Fruitport Community Schools are a wonderful asset to our community. I hope to be able to put my experience and education to use on behalf of our students and staff. Education is of paramount importance, and I’m looking forward to helping Fruitport Community Schools be the best it can be.

One of the things I most enjoy about working at Fruitport Community Schools is designing Professional Development activities for the staff that will help them effectively integrate the use of technology into their classrooms. The impact technology can have on the students and the depth of knowledge gained when utilized properly is simply immeasurable! Oh, if we only had the technology resources we do now when I was in the classroom!

I recently retired from Fruitport High School after 35 years of teaching math and computers. I loved teaching and loved implementing new technology into my classrooms. I am fortunate in that I can continue to do what I love! I now teach/assist teachers in how to integrate technology in their classrooms. I am working with teachers at all five buildings.

I enjoy working with people that want to make Fruitport Community Schools, in all aspects, the absolute BEST it can be! I am very proud to have served on the Fruitport Board of Education in many capacities since 2001.

Being a Fruitport graduate, I've always had pride in being a Fruitport Trojan. I enjoy serving my community and want to help ensure our kids have a safe, encouraging and nurturing setting to grow. I believe Fruitport is one of the best districts around and I'm honored to be serving on its school board.

I have been working with computers in some form since high school. Always interested in gadgets, technology, and how things work, it was natural for me to move into a career working with computers and the various electronic devices of today.

Interested in technology from a young age, I would find myself getting lost inside video games. It was then I started to wonder what it would take to create my own worlds that others could become lost in.

Education is exceptionally important as most jobs in today’s society require some sort of secondary education or technical training. Building that foundation is as important as it has ever been. Even though I do not work with students, it is my number one priority to make sure the students at Fruitport Community Schools get the best education possible. It is also my charge to ensure Fruitport Community Schools is a fiscally responsible district.

Since I was in elementary school I knew I wanted to be a teacher. Helping my classmates with their studies came naturally and I relished in those instances when I saw the “light” turn on in the eyes of students I was tutoring. Helping others grow has been a lifelong pursuit and still inspires me to this day.